About us

Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence

About the role

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will manage an end-to-end recruitment portfolio across our Child and Family Services division, partnering closely with operational leaders to attract, assess and hire high-quality talent into frontline roles.

This is a hands-on recruitment role where you'll have ownership of your portfolio and the autonomy to make it your own. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, conduct interviews, influence hiring decisions, and ensure a seamless candidate experience in a fast-paced and complex environment.

This is a full time, permanent position based in Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

What you will be doing

- Managing high-volume, end-to-end recruitment across an allocated portfolio.
- Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Screening, interviewing and assessing candidates against role requirements.
- Providing hiring recommendations and recruitment market insights.
- Coordinating offers, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
- Managing complex compliance requirements across multiple states and territories.
- Delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business.
- Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes and practices.

If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives,



then a career with Independence Australia Group may be for you.

About us

Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence

About the role

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will manage an end-to-end recruitment portfolio across our Child and Family Services division, partnering closely with operational leaders to attract, assess and hire high-quality talent into frontline roles.

This is a hands-on recruitment role where you'll have ownership of your portfolio and the autonomy to make it your own. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, conduct interviews, influence hiring decisions, and ensure a seamless candidate experience in a fast-paced and complex workplace.

This is a full time, permanent position based in Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

What you will be doing

- Managing high-volume, end-to-end recruitment across an allocated portfolio.
- Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Screening, interviewing and assessing candidates against role requirements.
- Providing hiring recommendations and recruitment market insights.
- Coordinating offers, onboarding and pre-employment checks.




- Managing complex compliance requirements across multiple states and territories.
- Delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business.
- Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes and practices.

What we are looking for

We're looking for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working autonomously in a busy environment.

You will bring:

- Previous end-to-end recruitment experience.
- Community services, disability, child and family services, allied health or healthcare recruitment experience would be highly regarded.
- Experience managing high-volume recruitment campaigns and competing priorities.
- Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and compliance focus.
- The confidence to operate independently and take ownership of your portfolio.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned recruiter who enjoys high-volume recruitment, building strong stakeholder partnerships, and working in a role with genuine purpose and impact.

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

- Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
- Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance

📌 Talent Acquisition Partner (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Independence Australia
📍 Newcastle City Council